“Creativity is like a plant that needs to be tended to. It is watered so that it doesn’t wither. For us as government we have to ensure that creativity is protected. Creativity flourishes where it is protected.” – Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, Registrar General
Uganda continues to recognize the creative sector as a cornerstone of our Social-Economic transformation.
“As we celebrate this special day, it is important to remind ourselves that the creative economy can help diversify production, build a competitive advantage, attract investment, support entrepreneurship & innovation, promote cultural diversity, and enhance overall well-being.” – Mr. David Njuguna, Director of Intellectual Property, ARIPO
“A sustainable future for our creatives depends on accountability, transparency, and innovation of CMOs. By valuing copyright and leveraging technology, we can ensure that every creator receives the recognition and reward they rightfully deserve.” – Mr. Robert Kasande, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
Mr. Samuel Sangwa, CISAC Regional Director – Africa, educated the participants on the role of CISAC in collective management, “CISAC protects the rights and promotes the interests of creators worldwide as well as enabling CMOs to seamlessly represent creators and ensure that royalties flow to authors for the use of their works anywhere in the world.”